Local Zombies

The Collector

If there is one creature that the people of Hayven and Leeds don’t want to meet in the darkness, it would most certainly be the Collector. A grotesque zombie with a skeletal head and rows of sharp, bloody teeth, it moves so stealthily in the night that you may not even notice its presence. But that’s not what makes it terrifying. If tales are to be believed, the Collector doesn’t only watch your every move… it Learns. Take care with the powers you demonstrate while you move through the woods at night, or you may just find them used against you.

Smolders

What’s worse than a zombie and a fire? A zombie on fire, of course. These highly dangerous zed have begun to form around Hayven and the Barrens from areas where the Mortus Amaranthine crosses through deposits of flammable minerals. They come out smoldering under what’s left of their charred skin, and burst into larger flames as they’re attacked. Luckily, they burn out pretty quickly- but they can dole out some serious punishment in the meantime. You’re better off keeping your distance from them if at all possible.

Claymores

These terrifying abominations are what happens when science goes too far. They started off as Smolders once upon a time, but have been heavily augmented with metal armor and grotesquely reinforced bones. Worse still, their insides have been filled with deadly shrapnel- bad news when they start to burn and explode. They’re excellent killing machines, which one can only imagine was the whole point of them. Who would do such a thing? There are many mad scientists in the area more than capable, but so far, none have claimed responsibility. The locals have taken to calling them Claymores, however, for… obvious reasons.

Death’s Herald

This undead creature is the apex hunter in the Pine Barons, moving as quick as a Gorehound, yet has the instinct to utilize the lesser predators to soften up its prey before going in for one decisive lethal strike. Not much is known about the Zombie, and not many are willing or skilled enough to study one up close.

Brain’Ead

This zombie was too aberrant for its own good in its past life. In death, it flings devastating aberrant abilities in combat, with some rumored to be able to even change a strains perception of friend or foe.

The Radio Dead

These undead have a ravenous taste for the scrap used to build infrastructure, and their arrival is foreshadowed by interference through the local radio station.

Unearthed Tomb

Angels fear to tread. More information on this threat will be available post research, trial and error.